By Ola Fadoju
As part of efforts geared toward improving traffic management across the state, the General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr.Bolaji Oreagba, has called for the establishment of more ‘Traffic Safety Clubs’ in both Public and Private schools.
This was contained in a press statement released by Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs Unit of LASTMA.
Oreagba made this call during an interactive session with students of ‘Dee-Gee Secondary School,’ Ebute Metta, Lagos. He came on a courtesy visit to commemorate with him his 365 days in office.
The General Manager disclosed that the establishment of more of these Clubs in our schools will go a long way in teaching Traffic Safety measures to our students at a tender age.
He disclosed that the ‘School Advocacy Programme (SAP) where LASTMA officers educate and enlighten students of different schools would be continued across the state’s five divisions.
He enjoyed that parents and guardians always be a good example to these children by obeying all traffic regulations and road signs whenever they were on board with them.
Adesegun Umar who spoke on behalf of other students commended the officers of LASTMA for a job well done by managing and controlling traffic across Lagos.
He confirmed that they have all gained additional knowledge during the interactive sessions with the General Manager particularly on ‘Zebra Crossing’ lines on roads.
